Object number
1999.31.28
Creator
Description
Coin, a silver sixpence of Elizabeth I. This coin is from a hoard of 251 coins found in Winchcombe, Gloucestershire on 23 October 1997 by Mr T. Smith, Mr F. Christopher and Mr J. Biddle, along with sherds from a small pottery jug.
The obverse shows a very worn crowned bust of Elizabeth I facing left with a rosette in right field. The reverse shows a quartered shield within a ring, with date above. Three lions sit in the top right and bottom left quaters while three fleur de lis are in the top left and bottom right quarters It features an uncertain initial mark in both inscriptions and was minted in London, 1581
Production place
London
Date
1581 - 1581
Production period
16th century
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Inscription
obv: ELIZABETH:D:G:AN[....] rev: POSVI-DEV:AD-IVTORE-M:MEV
